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Another fatality on Smithers roads

A person has died in a two-vehicle crash on Babine Lake Road in the second fatality on Smithers area roads since April 4.

Smithers Action Group Association homeless count project coordinator Nicole Oud presents the findings of a report into the number of homeless people in the town.

22 homeless in Smithers but number could be higher, says report

A total 22 people were found to be homeless on one day in Smithers but the number could be higher, according to a new report.

Smithers Action Group Association homeless count project coordinator Nicole Oud presents the findings of a report into the number of homeless people in the town.
The Hazelton Skating Club held its end-of-year presentations in the arena parking lot last Friday after the closure of the facility force the club to cancel its Spring Show.

Safety concerns force sudden closure of Hazelton ice arena

The only ice arena in the Hazeltons has been closed indefinitely, bringing the skating season to an abrupt end.

The Hazelton Skating Club held its end-of-year presentations in the arena parking lot last Friday after the closure of the facility force the club to cancel its Spring Show.
Smithers hunter Terri O'Neill (left) travelled to Kelowna to attend a rally against changes to hunting allocations.

Resident hunters rallying public support

Northern B.C. hunters opposed to changes to big game allocations are rallying public support, claiming the new policy favours guides.

Smithers hunter Terri O'Neill (left) travelled to Kelowna to attend a rally against changes to hunting allocations.
Smithers’ Jason Oliemans skies down Hudson Bay Mountain during the first leg of the Shamrock Cup earlier this year.

Smithers ski hill set to host first national championship event

The Canadian Ski Cross Championships will be held at Hudson Bay Mountain due to a lack of snow at a Prince George resort.

Smithers’ Jason Oliemans skies down Hudson Bay Mountain during the first leg of the Shamrock Cup earlier this year.

Jonker remembered as dedicated rugby coach

A Smithers man whose death in custody is being investigated has been remembered as a rugby-lover who helped establish the sport locally.

Three dead after influenza outbreak at aged care facility

An influenza outbreak that killed three people at the Bulkley Lodge nursing home this month has been contained.

School board delays Hazeltons middle school plan

Coast Mountains School District has delayed indefinitely a plan to move elementary grade students to the Hazelton Secondary School.

Man dies as police watchdog investigates

A Smithers man who became unconscious shortly after he was arrested by Smithers RCMP on Valentine’s Day died in hospital on Feb. 21.

UPDATE: Police watchdog investigates Smithers arrest

A man who became unconscious after he was taken into custody by Smithers RCMP had been pepper-sprayed during the arrest.

Paintball guns could help tick-infested moose

A Smithers wildlife shelter is investigating whether paintball guns could be used to shoot treatment powder at moose with tick infestations.

Burns Lake musician Joel West, whose band will play in the Hazeltons this weekend.

Burns Lake musician shares story ahead of Hazeltons shows

Family and music have always been important to Joel West, a Burns Lake musician who will play two family shows in the Hazeltons this week.

Burns Lake musician Joel West, whose band will play in the Hazeltons this weekend.

Grade 7 transition needs research and resources: unions

Teachers' union leaders say more research is needed to justify moving Grade 7s into the Hazelton Secondary School.

School district faces backlash over plan to move Grade 7s

Parents say there should have been more consultation by the Coast Mountains School District over a plan to move Grade 7s to high school.

This brand new Ski-Doo was among $20,000 worth of equipment stolen from Hudson Bay Mountain on Jan. 27.

Break-in hits Smithers ski hill hard

Hudson Bay Mountain lost $20,000 worth of equipment when thieves broke in to its maintenance shed on Tuesday.

This brand new Ski-Doo was among $20,000 worth of equipment stolen from Hudson Bay Mountain on Jan. 27.

Hazelton surfs ahead with high-speed web

Internet access in Hazelton will be ten times faster after a new service is rolled out this month.

Wolf cull to protect Telkwa caribou would be premature: Ministry

Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations says it is too early to tell if a wolf cull is needed to protect Telkwa caribou.

Lawyers talk land rights

Aboriginal rights lawyers were in Hazelton last week to discuss two cases which could influence how First Nations approach land claims.

Moricetown signs two LNG deals

The Moricetown Band has signed on to receive millions of dollars in payments from two LNG deals.

Hazelton releases draft long-term community plan

The Village of Hazelton wants sustainable development which evades the impacts of a boom and bust cycle, according to its community plan.